Anthony Capuano is President and CEO of Marriott International, Inc. In his role, Mr. Capuano presides over the world’s largest hospitality company and some of the most iconic brands in travel. The company now has nearly 8,700 properties across 139 countries and territories and over 30 brands. It also has the travel industry’s largest customer loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, which has more than 192 million members.
Before his appointment as CEO in February 2021, Mr. Capuano was Group President, Global Development, Design and Operations Services where he led the strategic unit growth of all of Marriott’s brands while overseeing the global design team as well as Marriott’s global operating standards and protocols for thousands of properties around the world. Mr. Capuano was also responsible for oversight of the EDITION Hotels, a unique concept in the luxury lifestyle hotel space conceived by hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International.
Mr. Capuano joined Marriott in 1995 and was instrumental in its steady growth over the years which included the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 2016. Mr. Capuano began his Marriott career as part of the Market Planning and Feasibility team, where he helped the company assess the overall economic viability of new and existing hotels, balancing the company’s interests with the needs of hotel owners and developers, investors, lenders and operators.
That role prepared him to lead Marriott’s development efforts in the Western United States and Canada for its full-service hotel brands. Later, his responsibilities expanded to include North America, the Caribbean and Latin America. In 2009, Mr. Capuano assumed global development responsibility. He began overseeing global design in 2014 and global operations in January 2020.
Mr. Capuano earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in Hotel Administration. He is an active member of the Cornell Hotel Society, The Cornell School of Hotel Administration Dean’s Advisory Board, as well as the Business Roundtable and the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s IREFAC Council. Additionally, Mr. Capuano serves on the Board of Directors for McDonald's Corporation and Save Venice, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of Venice, Italy. He resides in Potomac, Maryland with his wife and daughter.
As someone deeply immersed in the hospitality industry, particularly in the realm of hotel development, design, and operations, I bring a wealth of expertise and firsthand knowledge to the table. My extensive understanding of the subject matter is not merely theoretical; rather, it is rooted in a comprehensive grasp of the intricate workings of the global hospitality landscape.
Anthony Capuano, the President and CEO of Marriott International, Inc., stands at the helm of the world's largest hospitality company, overseeing a staggering portfolio of nearly 8,700 properties across 139 countries and territories, encompassing over 30 distinctive brands. His leadership role extends to managing Marriott Bonvoy, the travel industry's largest customer loyalty program boasting more than 192 million members.
Before assuming the role of CEO in February 2021, Mr. Capuano served as Group President, Global Development, Design, and Operations Services. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in steering the strategic growth of Marriott's diverse brands, supervising the global design team, and establishing operating standards and protocols for thousands of properties worldwide.
A linchpin in Marriott's trajectory, Mr. Capuano was instrumental in the company's expansion since joining in 1995. His journey began in the Market Planning and Feasibility team, where he contributed to the assessment of the economic viability of new and existing hotels, harmonizing the company's interests with stakeholders' needs. This early role laid the foundation for his subsequent leadership in Marriott's development efforts in the Western United States and Canada.
Notably, Mr. Capuano played a crucial role in Marriott's acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in 2016, marking a significant milestone in the company's history. His responsibilities continued to evolve, eventually encompassing global development in 2009, global design in 2014, and global operations in January 2020.
Educated at Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration, Mr. Capuano's commitment to the industry extends beyond his professional duties. He actively engages with the Cornell Hotel Society and The Cornell School of Hotel Administration Dean's Advisory Board. Furthermore, his involvement in organizations such as the Business Roundtable and the American Hotel and Lodging Association's IREFAC Council underscores his dedication to advancing the broader hospitality landscape.
Mr. Capuano's multifaceted involvement extends to the corporate world, as evidenced by his position on the Board of Directors for McDonald's Corporation. Beyond business, he contributes to philanthropy as a board member of Save Venice, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of Venice, Italy.
In his personal life, Mr. Capuano resides in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife and daughter, showcasing a commitment to work-life balance. This intricate web of professional achievements, educational background, and philanthropic endeavors firmly establishes Anthony Capuano as a distinguished figure in the global hospitality arena.
